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Hydnophytum papuanum is a myrmecophyte aka "Ant Plant" that form these apertures leading into a series of internal corridors! The craziest thing is that ants do not bury into the plant to form these tunnels... the plant naturally grows these internal chambers that just so happen to be perfect for ant colonies to live inside! Then the plant is able to provide the ant colony a home and shelter while receiving nutrients back from the ants through their sugar deposits and excrement-- the perfect mutualistic, symbiotic relationship.
If you've ever wanted to include one of these bizarre plants in your personal plant collection, we have a limited amount of 2" Hydnophytum papuanum available now!
Disclaimer: Just because in their native habitat they would have symbiotic relationships with ants that does not mean they will come with ants or attract ants in any way.
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